War Office January 18. 1797 Sir, I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of the Resolve of the Senate of the United States, advising and consenting to the Ratification of the Treaty, entered into on behalf of the State of New York with certain Nations or Tribes of Indians denominating themselves the Seven Nations of Canada — I have the honor to be with great Respect Your Excellency's obedient Servant. James McHenry His Excellency John Jay. Governor of the State of New York.